The EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 are industrial-grade network-based serial device servers for connecting up to 8 or 16 serial RS-232/422/485 devices, such as CNCs, PLCs, scales and scanners, directly to a TCP/IP network. The EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 feature two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant network mechanism to guarantee Ethernet network reliability. The EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 provide a simple and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of remote management and data accessibility to thousand of devices that can't connect to an Ethernet network. The EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 offer multiple ways to configure through Windows utility, Web Browser, serial console or Telnet console, these methods make it easy manage many EKI-1528 and EKI-1526 or serial devices on your network.
- Rear wiring
- Built-in buzzer for easy location
- Standard 1U rackmount size
- SNMP MIB-II for network management
- Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
- Provides rich configuration methods: Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser, and serial console
- Provides COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP and UDP operation modes
- Supports up to 976.5 kbps, and any baud rate setting
- Provides 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for LAN redundancy
- 8-port RS-232/422/485 serial communication
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Advantech Co. |
| Ethernet Port | |
|---|---|
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Por | 2 |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Size / Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Advantech Co., Ltd |
| Misc Ports | |
|---|---|
| Management Port | Yes |
| Serial Port | Yes |
| Number of Serial Ports | 8 |
| Printer/Scanner/Fax Specs | |
|---|---|
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair |
| Compliance & Certification | |
|---|---|
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |



